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Sweet Potato & Kale Balls

Yield: 10-12 balls

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 2 Tbsp canned coconut milk (full fat)
• 1 cup finely chopped kale leaves (stems removed and discarded) or broccoli, cauliflower, or bell peppers
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tsp  ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) fine sea salt
• Ground flaxseed, for sprinkling

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Steam sweet potatoes 10-15 minutes.
4. Transfer to a bowl.
5. Add the coconut milk and mash.
6. Stir in the kale, shallot, cumin, granulated garlic, and salt.
7. Using slightly wet hands, form the sweet potato mixture into 1½ – 2 inch balls. Place the balls on the lined baking sheet.
8. Sprinkle with flaxseed.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
10. Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.